Admission and Tuition Rates New students or their parent must interview with the School Administrator in person before joining the graded program. Students are placed in the level most appropriate for their age.  Each division is designed to meet the instructional needs of students according to their level of development. This ensures that the teaching of technique and the building of stamina and discipline parallels the physical and emotional readiness of the child. Students eligible for Levels 4-7 who do not wish to enroll in the full Preprofessional Program may opt to participate in the Youth Program’s “Option II.” This program offers students the same high-quality instruction as the Preprofessional Program without the commitment to attend the complete schedule of classes for their division. This is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue ballet on a recreational level, or who have multiple school and family responsibilities.  Students will still be eligible to perform in Western Ballet productions, but should not expect to receive principal roles, which require substantial commitments of time and energy. For more information please contact the office. Regular School Year: September 7, 2010 – June 11, 2011 2010/2011 Registration Form for the Youth Program 2010/2011 Youth Class Schedule. (PDF version.) 2010/2011 Youth Calendar. (PDF version.) 2010/2011 Youth Tuition. 2010/2011 Youth Program Option II. 2010/2011 Youth Dress Code. (PDF version.) Registration Fees Introduction to Ballet : No Registration Fee Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, Ballet A, Ballet B: $50.00 New Students (Level 1 - Level 7): $125.00 Returning Students (Level 1 - Level 8): $75.00   Introduction to Ballet Tuition: 10 classes for $120   Payment Plan Options for Pre-Ballet 1 Through Level 8   Plan One: Full payment due 9/10/2010. Plan Two: 1st Payment due 9/10/2010; Balance due 11/10/2010. Plan Three: 1st Payment due 9/10/2010; Second payment due 11/10/2010; Balance due 1/10/2010. Plan Four: 1st Payment due 9/10/2010; Second payment due 11/10/2010; Third payment due 1/10/2011; Balance due 3/10/2011. Monthly Plan: Payment due by the 10th of each month. YOUTH PROGRAM TUITION Plan One Plan Two Plan Three Plan Four Monthly Plan Pre-Ballet 1 (1 class per wk) $450 $280/185 Not Available Not Available $55 Pre-Ballet 2 (1 class per wk) $450 $280/185 Not Available Not Available $55 Ballet A (1 class per wk) $575 $360/235 Not Available Not Available $70 Ballet B (1 class per wk) $575 $360/235 Not Available Not Available $70 Level 1 $1050 $650/435 $500/385/220 $450/340/220/115 $127 Level 2 $1500 $925/620 $700/560/315 $640/480/330/155 $182 Level 3 $1900 $1175/785 $900/700/400 $815/610/400/210 $230 Level 4 $3050 $1885/1255 $1440/1120/640 $1305/980/650/330 $369 Level 5 $3500 $2165/1440 $1660/1280/740 $1500/1120/750/375 $424 Level 6 $3750 $2320/1545 $1780/1380/780 $1600/1200/810/400 $454 Level 7 $3750 $2320/1545 $1780/1380/780 $1600/1200/810/400 $454 Level 8 $3750 $2320/1545 $1780/1380/780 $1600/1200/810/400 $454 YOUTH PROGRAM OPTION II TUITION Plan One Monthly Plan Level 4, Two classes per week $1525 $185 Level 4, Three classes per week $2288 $277 Level 5, Three classes per week $2631 $319 Level 5, Four classes per week $3050 $369 Level 6, Three classes per week $2815 $341 Level 6, Four classes per week $3050 $369 Level 6, Five classes per week $3500 $424 Level 7, Three classes per week $2815 $341 Level 7, Four classes per week $3050 $369 Level 7, Five classes per week $3500 $424 For Option II, the minimum number of classes per week are listed first. One class must include pointe. Discounts For families with two or more children enrolled in the Youth Program, a discount of 10% will be applied to the lesser tuition(s). Refunds Registration fees are not refundable. Tuition is not refunded for missed classes. Please email or call the office to arrange for a make-up class. Withdrawals Enrollment is for a full school-year program. The office must be notified of a withdrawal in writing  Failure to attend class does not constitute a withdrawal.  Withdrawals are fully acceptable in the case of a family move or a student injury. Other cases should be discussed with the Artistic Director or School Administrator before a final decision is made. Tuition will continue to accrue and the parent or guardian is responsible for this amount until written notice is received.  After written notice is received, the refund will be pro-rated from the first of the new month.  Tuition refunds will not be held as credit or carried on into the next school year. Please allow four weeks for refunds to be processed. For withdrawals made on or before October 31, 2010, a pro-rated refund will be given. Payments A late fee of $15.00 will be applied to payments not received within a week of the due date, and a finance charge (1.5% per month or 18% annually) will be applied to all balances not paid within 30 days. Invoices are sent out for past due accounts only.